Posted on 11/15/2005 3:11:25 PM PST by churchillbuff
Narnia director Andrew Adamson is confident that fans will not be disappointed with his depiction of the fantasy land in Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe.
Although filmmakers are often pressed to make sacrifices in terms of abandoning authors' original visions and plot elements for adaptations of their novels, Adamson stated in response to fans during a Q&A session for a fansite that such sacrifices have been kept to a minimum.
He explained: "I dont feel that weve had to make any significant compromises in making this film. I think it ultimately lives up to what people imagine Narnia to be."
Adamson also stated that he had to find ways to depict elements of the book not specifically described by the author. "C.S. Lewis could write something like 'I cant tell you how bad it was or your parents wouldnt let you read this part.' In the movie we had to deal with visualizing those moments," he said.
"There are dark moments, there are scary moments, emotional moments, tragic moments. I wanted to bring these to life in a way that dealt with the reality of life and death situations but in a way that wouldnt prohibit younger children from enjoying the film. Kids like being scared as long as there is relief at some point, there is no need to be traumatizing or graphic to get the emotional effect that the book reached for."
It will be interesting to see if the subtle 'Aslan as Christ-figure' will be put forth as it was in the book.
I don't object to Harry Potter, but I much prefer the Narnia books.
That's what lunch-breaks are for!
We rarely go to the movies, but if we do, it's usually at some guaranteed slow time, like a 1pm show on a Tuesday or something.
Trailers look great, movie looks great, same visual effects team as the Lord of the Rings series - I think it'll knock Hollywood on it's butt. They won't learn that wholesome, classic good vs. evil family entertainment is what sells. Not their leftist garbage.
The way he talks and moves screams "Three Dollar Bill" to me.
I think it will. In the stone table scene at least it will.
I hope it ultimately lives up to faithfully portraying what Narnia represents...
If they are inane tripe, then why do so many people love them?
I'm not talking about stupid people. I'm talking about people with high IQs including my family.
Wow, breaking news on the literary fore front. And how, pray tell, did these books get such a rating, and what do YOU prefer as a childrens series.
Harry Potter is FICTION.
Nevertheless, not a strong role model for a young boy.
The books are wonderful. Lewis was a master and shows what potential the most diligent atheist has when they stop denying themselves by denying God.
I suppose some have to have everything spelled out for them to enjoy something. I think Harry Potter is great but I absolutely loved Narnia especially "The Voyage of Dawn Treader". I remember when I was asked as a child in school who my favorite author was and I said C.S. Lewis I got a strange look from the teacher. Later I discovered Lewis's other wonderful books. An especially good one is a "Grief Observed" amd "The Screwtape Letters" is a good gift for any friend especially a liberal one (though they are likely not to get it).
Is that supposed to be a joke? Or are you just a terribly miserable person?
Not inane tripe at all. They are very well crafted books.
I read them when I was but a small thing, back in the day, and found myself rooting for the witch.
I also wanted all those namby-pamby kids to get eaten by the lion. When it became evident that Aslan would let me down in that regard, I was cheesed.
The Narnia books are certainly better for kids than a lot of so-called "Young Adult" literature today. Aslan looks terrific, BTW.
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.